Why is Access to Transportation a priority area?
Rural communities have few options for public transportation. Rural residents often have issues in accessing health services due to the lack of transportation.
Facts:
- There are limited taxi services in Iowa County.
- There are no Uber drivers in Iowa County.
- There is limited public transportation in Iowa County.
- There are fewer volunteer drivers in the community.
- Among adults surveyed in the 2018 Iowa County HeART Survey:
o 7.7% do not drive
o 5.4% have missed an appointment or have been unable to shop in the previous six months due to lack of transportation
o 5.9% have no one they can call in an emergency
Goal: Increase access to community services by reducing transportation barriers.
Objectives:
- By the end of quarter two of 2024, we will recruit 3-5 additional volunteer drivers.
Strategies:
- Explore opportunities for volunteerism.
- Create a brochure to recruit volunteers.
- Increase visibility by attending community events.
- Develop a video promoting volunteerism.
Resources:
Thank goodness for the ADRC and LIFT! ~ Jodean Grunow
Meeting Agendas and Minutes:
- Transportation CAT Meeting Agenda_8.28.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Agenda_7.23.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Agenda_6.25.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Agenda_5.28.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Agenda_4.23.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Agenda_2.27.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Agenda_1.23.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Minutes_8.28.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Minutes_7.23.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Minutes_6.25.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Minutes_5.28.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Minutes_4.23.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Minutes_2.27.24
- Transportation CAT Meeting Minutes_1.23.24